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indiscretion
Lack of discretion; injudiciousness.
An indiscreet act or remark.

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1. Lack of discretion; injudiciousness.
2. An indiscreet act or remark.
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faux-pas
A social blunder.

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1. A social blunder.
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blunder
A mistake typically caused by ignorance or carelessness.
To make a mistake.
To move clumsily or haltingly.

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1. A mistake typically caused by ignorance or carelessness.
2. To make a mistake.
3. To move clumsily or haltingly.
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